Full-Day Canyoning Experience at Stunning Empress Canyon

Highlights

  • Arrive at our office at 8.45am. We do all the necessary paperwork. We then go to our gear room, where we get you organised with helmets, harnesses and wet suits. Once organised we jump into one of our 14 seater buses and head out to the abseiling location. After the safety brief we start abseiling on a small cliff, we progress through the morning up to 30 meter high abseils. At around midday we have a picnic lunch The drive to the canyon takes around 10 minutes, Once we arrive we head down  through a temperate rain forest to the start of the canyon. We change out of our clothes into our wet suites and put our clothes into a dry bag and canyon pack which is provided for you. Once in the canyon its all water jumps and swims. When we get to the end of the canyon we set the ropes up at the top of the waterfall and "down we go" We spend a bit of time at the bottom of the falls then its a 25 to 35 minute uphill hike back to the vehicle. Arrive back at the office generally by 4.30 for a well deserved beer or soft drink.

Summary

Arrive at our office at 8.45am. We do all the necessary paperwork. We then go to our gear room, where we get you organised with helmets, harnesses and wet suits. Once organised we jump into one of our 14 seater buses and head out to the abseiling location. After the safety brief we start abseiling on a small cliff, we progress through the morning up to 30 meter high abseils. At around midday we have a picnic lunch The drive to the canyon takes around 10 minutes, Once we arrive we head down  through a temperate rain forest to the start of the canyon. We change out of our clothes into our wet suites and put our clothes into a dry bag and canyon pack which is provided for you. Once in the canyon its all water jumps and swims. When we get to the end of the canyon we set the ropes up at the top of the waterfall and "down we go" We spend a bit of time at the bottom of the falls then its a 25 to 35 minute uphill hike back to the vehicle. Arrive back at the office generally by 4.30 for a well deserved beer or soft drink.

Tour info

Duration
8 hours
Group Size
Pricing (From)
Commentary
Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

Our most popular canyoning adventure, Empress Canyon is simply stunning. Your day includes canyoning, abseiling, water jumps and a 30 metre waterfall abseil. We also provide a gourmet lunch that you select at the time of booking.

What’s included?

  • All taxes, fees and handling charges

  • Transport by private vehicle

  • Use of equipment for the Canyon and Abseiling activities - helmets, harnesses and wet suits

  • Lunch

  • We provide all the technical equipment need for the day including wet-suits, harnesses, helmets and ropes.

  • Use of a waterproof digital camera

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 8h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

High and Wild Australian Adventures

About operator:

We're the Blue Mountains Canyoning, Abseiling and Rock Climbing specialists! Join us on an adventure you'll never forget in the stunning Blue Mountains near Sydney, NSW. Our experienced guides take small group tours to the best locations in the Mountains for half- and full-day Canyoning, Abseiling and Rock Climbing adventures, and we also run an overnight Bush Survival course. We cater for beginners through to experienced outdoor adventurers and hold all of the relevant qualifications and licenses. We've been operating since 1989 and have a 100% safety record. We're also the only adventure tour provider offering accommodation packages. Why not make the most of your Blue Mountains visit and stay overnight? We're based in Katoomba in the upper Blue Mountains, a short 90 minute drive from Sydney or a 2 hour scenic train ride from Central Station.

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